Your mouse connection is most likely PS2 so if you get one with a USB connector you will need a USB to PS2 adapter. Other than that like the previous poster said just about any mouse will do
If it's a "PS/2 mouse", it plugs into the round connector on the back of your PC, not into USB. And you don't have to buy the mouse from Dell. You can buy it anywhere. Even Walmart sells mice these day, though it might be hard(er) to find one that is PS/2 (with the round plug) than a USB mouse.
If you prefer to use the PS/2 port on the PC, and you find a USB mouse that you like, you'll need a USB>PS/2 adaptor like the one here, but you can probably find it cheaper somewhere else. Just make sure you get one that connects a USB device to a PS/2 port, rather than a PS/2 device to a USB port. :emotion-5:
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February 19th, 2011 20:00
Just about any wired or wireless mouse should work with your system. To keep things simple, steer clear of bluetooth mice.
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February 20th, 2011 07:00
Your mouse connection is most likely PS2 so if you get one with a USB connector you will need a USB to PS2 adapter. Other than that like the previous poster said just about any mouse will do
jjsjjsjjs
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February 24th, 2011 08:00
Thank you all very much.
jjsjjsjjs
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February 25th, 2011 13:00
Could I ask another mouse question?
Here is what came with my pc.... 6U220 Kit, Mouse, Personal System 2, S69, Logitech
It plugs into a little round hole in the back of my pc.
I love my USB's and don't really want to tie up one of them for a mouse.
But when I read all the Dell website selections, don't they all, wired, ps2, plug into a USB, unless I missed one?
I'm confused. I just want my old black simple mouse but a new one that works. No buttons on the side.
Thanks,
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February 25th, 2011 13:00
jjsjjsjjs
HERE is a selection of PS-2 Mice.
Check the mouse HERE
Bev.
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February 25th, 2011 13:00
If it's a "PS/2 mouse", it plugs into the round connector on the back of your PC, not into USB. And you don't have to buy the mouse from Dell. You can buy it anywhere. Even Walmart sells mice these day, though it might be hard(er) to find one that is PS/2 (with the round plug) than a USB mouse.
If you prefer to use the PS/2 port on the PC, and you find a USB mouse that you like, you'll need a USB>PS/2 adaptor like the one here, but you can probably find it cheaper somewhere else. Just make sure you get one that connects a USB device to a PS/2 port, rather than a PS/2 device to a USB port. :emotion-5:
Ron